Courses - Winter 2024
HIST200
HIST201
Interpreting American History: From 1865 to the Present
Credit only granted for: HIST157 or HIST201.
Formerly: HIST157.
The United States from the end of the Civil War to the present. Economic, social, intellectual, and political developments. Rise of industry and emergence of the United States as a world power.
HIST319W
Special Topics in History; Hollywood and Politics from 1915 to the Present
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with: CINE329G. Credit only granted for: HIST319W or CINE329G
Hollywood and Washington have been obsessed with each other for a long time. This course explores the history of this "dangerous" relation during the past 100 years.
Hollywood and Washington have been obsessed with each other for a long time. This course explores the history of this "dangerous" relation during the past 100 years.
HIST328E
Selected Topics in History; The Politics of the Apocalypse: Imagining the World's End in Modern Times
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This course will explore apocalyptic concerns from ancient times through the present COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on three domains: religion, politics, and technology. The course will also challenge students to see history itself as a bone of contention, a subject of interpretation, rather than a fixed story of progress toward a predetermined end.
HIST328P
Selected Topics in History; An Age of Revolutions: A Comparative Study of Revolution in the Atlantic World
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Explores the history of the Age of Revolution in the Atlantic World (1640-1840). In particular, students will comparatively study the themes of race, gender, social class, culture, religion, politics, and violence during revolutionary movements in Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
HIST328T
Selected Topics in History; Ancient Government: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Examines the theoretical writings and historical evidence surrounding changing ancient governments, from monarchy to aristocracy to democracy. Students will not only analyze and critique ancient authors, but will also be encouraged to put theory into practice by applying political theory to historical examples and to employ interdisciplinary perspectives.
HIST329P
Special Topics in History; From Body Snatchers to Jack the Ripper: Scandal and Crime in Victorian Britain
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Learn about the dark side of Victorian life, from Royal scandals and grave robbery to workhouses, lady poisoners, and Jack the Ripper. We will use scandal and crime as a lens to study the larger social/ political/cultural world of the Victorians and their influence on pop culture today.
HIST357
Recent America: 1945-Present
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
American history from the inauguration of Harry S. Truman to the present with emphasis upon politics and foreign relations, but with consideration of special topics such as radicalism, conservatism, and labor.
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
/
Phone:
301.405.1000
Copyright
© 2024 University of Maryland
/
Privacy /
Web Accessibility
Contact us
with comments, questions and feedback
/